School based Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist

The Speech Language Pathologist will provide clinical and professional leadership at DS Therapies. The SLP will be responsible for the evaluation, re-evaluation, development, and implementation of a plan of care for students and clients. The SLP will work cooperatively with all members of DS Therapies and Divine Savior School to include students, clients, families, therapists, and administrators to support the development of those in our care, keeping in mind our mission.

Duties

Develops a Plan of Care outlining areas of deficit, target activity, context, assistance needed, functional, realistic and measurable goal(s) and / or status ongoing goal(s)

Implements individual speech therapy sessions

Recommends and provides treatment based upon medical, clinical, functional, and observational findings

Continually documents active and supportive education with the patient, parents, and others concerned, regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process

Maintains and documents productivity standards established in conjunction with the administration

Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges according to DST standards

Maintains ongoing continuing education to maintain professional licensure and clinical excellence

Supervises assistants, rehabilitation aides, and others (i.e., interns / students) according to experience

Attend staff meetings as directed by the administration

Ability to appropriately interact with students, patients, parents / guardians and other health care professionals in all work related situations

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Analytical ability necessary to evaluate patient condition, to interpret and analyze data, assess patient progress, and determine appropriate follow-up

Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers

Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care

Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions

Oversee support staff to include interns and others as the school grows

Requirements

Master Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required for SLP, Bachelors and coursework for SLPA

Florida license or provisional Florida licensure required

Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Level 2 fingerprinting background

Physical Requirements

Bending and stooping, climbing, kneeling, lifting / carrying patients 35 pounds or greater, reaching, repetitive movements, running, sitting, squatting, standing, walking, handling blood and bodily fluid, latex, slippery surfaces, and keyboard entry

Reports To :

Ds Therapies Director